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andipants124's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a super charming, sweet, and funny enemies-to-lovers romance. The banter was very well done. I’ve been reading some heavier books lately, and this was a great pick-me-up.
cdolbz's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first rom-com book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It didn’t seem too cliche and I loved the banter
hpeterson92's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
paige_rin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
xylauraphone's review against another edition
How many comedic scrapes can these people get into, you may wonder. Too many.
isa_berry's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chrissied's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meggie82461's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars!
Now THIS is a Christina Lauren book that isn’t overrated!!
Honestly, the very best thing about this story? It was fun as hell, but it was also REAL. Look, I love the romance genre- I think that’s clear from my choices- but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sometimes get sick of the same old formula. You know what formula I’m talking about: meet cute, fall in love, bang at some point, then a conflict at 70-80% before the HEA. And yes, this story had all that to varying degrees, but the conflict was actually believable and not the result of miscommunication. Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done if I would’ve had to choose between my boyfriend and a close family member. (After marriage, I would choose my man every time, but after dating for just a couple weeks? That’s a lot to ask). I did not envy Ethan’s position. But at the same time, Olive was absolutely in the right for sticking to her guns. I was so proud of her. So it was a conflict that didn’t make you want to smack either of them (okay, maybe Ethan a tiny bit, but that was because of his naïveté, which was as cute as it was frustrating).
But even if the climax wouldn’t have been done so well, I still would have enjoyed reading this, because it is light and fun and cute. Ethan is the kind of hero I’ve been very into lately: smart, funny, and well-adjusted. Olive is even better, really. She has insecurities, sure, but she’s a strong woman with goals, intelligence, and an big, incredible family.
Here’s the thing: I was sad that I couldn’t stay in that world for another story! I looked around a little for another character’s story but sadly, I didn’t see it. For someone that doesn’t love series, that’s a big deal for me to say. So no, this wasn’t perfect, but it was definitely worth reading... and I’d do it again!
Now THIS is a Christina Lauren book that isn’t overrated!!
Honestly, the very best thing about this story? It was fun as hell, but it was also REAL. Look, I love the romance genre- I think that’s clear from my choices- but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sometimes get sick of the same old formula. You know what formula I’m talking about: meet cute, fall in love, bang at some point, then a conflict at 70-80% before the HEA. And yes, this story had all that to varying degrees, but the conflict was actually believable and not the result of miscommunication. Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done if I would’ve had to choose between my boyfriend and a close family member. (After marriage, I would choose my man every time, but after dating for just a couple weeks? That’s a lot to ask). I did not envy Ethan’s position. But at the same time, Olive was absolutely in the right for sticking to her guns. I was so proud of her. So it was a conflict that didn’t make you want to smack either of them (okay, maybe Ethan a tiny bit, but that was because of his naïveté, which was as cute as it was frustrating).
But even if the climax wouldn’t have been done so well, I still would have enjoyed reading this, because it is light and fun and cute. Ethan is the kind of hero I’ve been very into lately: smart, funny, and well-adjusted. Olive is even better, really. She has insecurities, sure, but she’s a strong woman with goals, intelligence, and an big, incredible family.
Here’s the thing: I was sad that I couldn’t stay in that world for another story! I looked around a little for another character’s story but sadly, I didn’t see it. For someone that doesn’t love series, that’s a big deal for me to say. So no, this wasn’t perfect, but it was definitely worth reading... and I’d do it again!
thelibrarybookstagrammer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0